Mental Health Therapist III

Sea Mar Community Health Centers • Puyallup, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is a community-based organization founded in 1978, committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational, and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar serves all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, or ability to pay. The organization operates over 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics, along with various nutritional, social, and educational services. This position is for a full-time Therapist at the Puyallup Behavioral Health site. The role involves providing diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, case management, individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, treatment planning, and group leadership. The therapist will also assist the Program Manager with program development, policy and procedure development, compliance with WACs and RCWs, and other administrative tasks as directed. The individual must follow instructions and perform other duties as assigned by their program manager.

Requirements

• Must hold a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work which includes coursework in psychological diagnostics.
• Four or more years' experience in the field.
• Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP).
• Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License (may be pending for up to 60 days if applied for within 7 days of being offered employment) or mental health Associate License (includes Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, and Clinical Social Worker).
• Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Mental Health Counselor License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, or Independent Clinical Social Worker License.
• Four or more years of clinical experience in the field.
• Responsible for his/her individual continuing education hours and licensing fees.
• The Licensed Mental Health provider must possess an active, approved license from the Washington State Department of Health at all times.
• Must have and maintain a current TB test.
• Minority mental health therapist as required by WAC.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work which includes coursework in psychological assessment.
• At a minimum should meet WAC requirements for the designation of Mental Health Professional, be licensed or have an associate's license.
• Must be comfortable working with computers, Microsoft Office and other software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with evidence-based models of treatment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic assessments
• Referrals for psychiatric services
• Case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved in treatment
• Provides individual counseling
• Crisis stabilization
• Suicide risk assessment and treatment plans
• Leads groups
• Assistance to the Program Manager in program development, policy and procedure development, compliance with WACs and RCWs, and other administrative tasks performed are as directed

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year
• 10 paid Holidays
• 401(k)/Retirement options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior